Hot molten fluid accidentally splashed onto the victim at RINL plant in Visakhapatnam. Photo for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A 37-year-old contract worker sustained life-threatening burn injuries in an industrial accident at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) – Visakhapatnam Steel Plant premises.The victim has been identified as Dumbari Demudu, a resident of Kondagangupudi village in Vizianagaram district.According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred during duty hours late on Wednesday night when hot molten fluid, accidentally splashed onto Demudu.
He suffered extensive third-degree burn injuries covering approximately 90% of his body.Plant authorities and fellow workers shifted him immediately to a private corporate hospital in the city for emergency medical care. Attending medical personnel stated that his condition remains extremely critical, and he has been placed under continuous observation in the intensive care unit.Local plant union leaders expressed grave concern over safety compliance and protocol maintenance within the plant premises following repeated industrial mishaps in recent months.
A formal inquiry into the operational circumstances surrounding the accident is expected to be launched by the plant management and safety inspectors.When contacted, an RINL official confirmed that the incident had happened and it was unfortunate. More details are awaited.
Published - November 05, 2026 01:42 pm IST